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WI Federal Contractor Forum (Washington, D.C.)

November 18, 2024 - November 20, 2024

November 18 – 20, 2024

Hosted by the Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) Board of Directors, in partnership with the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) Great Lakes Chapter

The annual Wisconsin Federal Contractor Forum (WFCF) presents a unique opportunity to build your government business network and gain insights into government priorities and future opportunities. The Forum’s briefings, discussions, and networking opportunities will facilitate your access to the industrial, political, federal, and Department of Defense experts and insiders necessary for developing a strong strategic position in the government marketplace.

The Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) – WI APEX Accelerator Board of Directors invites you to join them at this special event.

Location: Washington, D.C.

CLICK HERE for registration

Accommodations

A room block for WFCF with special event rate has been reserved at the Hyatt Regency Washington Capitol Hill hotel. Those registering for the event should contact Michael Steger at MichaelS@wispro.org to request room block information. We encourage you to make reservations promptly to ensure availability.

Schedule [Eastern Time]

November 18, 2024
hosted by Husch Blackwell
1801 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC
1:30 PM WPI Board meeting [closed to members only]
3:00 PM Post-election briefing presented by Husch Blackwell and discussion followed by reception and networking
4:30 PM Networking reception
6:00 PM End of Day One
November 19, 2024
U.S. Capitol, SVC 203-02
8:30 AM –  5:00 PM Panels, speakers – industry and agency representatives
November 20, 2024
location TBD
8:00 AM – 12 NOON Panels, Speakers – industry and agency representatives
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM Hill Visits

Confirmed Speakers and Supporting Organizations

    • Joe Barto, Founder and President of TMG, Inc., Program Lead for the Defense Industrial Base Talent Pipeline Program — BIO
    • Shannon Jackson, Executive Director (SES), Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services — LinkedIn
    • Winston Chang, Global Public Sector CTO, Snowflake — LinkedIn
    • Angela Ambrose, Vice President of Government Operations, Oshkosh Corporation — BIO
    • Justin Fanelli, Acting CTO, Department of the Navy — LinkedIn— BIO
    • Brian Waagner, Partner, Husch Blackwell, Washington, DC — BIO
    • Kyle J. Gilster, Office Managing Partner, Husch Blackwell, Washington, DC — BIO
    • Cormac T. Connor, Partner, Husch Blackwell, Washington, DC — BIO
    • Cortney O’Toole Morgan, Partner, Husch Blackwell, Washington, DC — BIO
    • Jeff Shen, President, Red Team Consulting — LinkedIn
    • Daniel Chenok, Executive Director, IBM Center for The Business of Government — LinkedIn
    • Tony Ambegaoker, Chief Information Officer, Gunnison Consulting Group, Inc. — LinkedIn
    • Farooq A. Mitha, Director, Department of Defense (DOD) Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) — BIO
    • Khalil Mack, Deputy Director, Department of Defense (DOD) Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) and Director, APEX Accelerators — BIO
    • Katie Webb, Executive Vice President – Public Health, Tria Federal — LinkedIn
    • Andrew Tulli, Deputy Associate Administrator / Director, Compliance & Goaling Division, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization — LinkedIn
    • Ed Silva, Chief Strategy Officer (CSO), Gunnison Consulting Group, Inc. — LinkedIn
    • Sean Ketter, Vice President-Global Procurement & Supply Chain, Oshkosh Corporation — LinkedIn
    • Nathaniel Millsap, Director-Security & Cyber, Fincantieri Marinette Marine — LinkedIn
    • David Zvenyach, Principal, TandemGov — LinkedIn
    • Baly Ambegaoker, CEO, TIDL Federal — LinkedIn
    • Aina Vilumsons, President / Executive Director, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) – WI APEX Accelerator — LinkedIn
    • Liz DeBiase, Small Business Partner Advocate, ICF — LinkedIn
    • Tahir Awan, Principal, Tahir Awan Consulting — LinkedIn

Contact Aina Vilumsons, WPI President – Executive Director at ainav@wispro.org with questions.

– Presented in partnership with the Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) and the NDIA Great Lakes Chapter

 

WPI Board of Directors

  • Sean Ketter, Oshkosh Corporation
  • Jean Marie Thiel, Belonger Corporation
  • Todd Bentley, Bentley World-Packaging
  • V. David Zvenyach, TandemGov
  • Nathaniel Millsap, Fincantieri Marinette Marine
  • Baly Ambegaoker, TIDL Federal
  • Barb LaMue, New North
  • James Schutt, Schutt Industries
  • Jim Segelstrom, McNally Industries
  • Paul C. Darley, WS Darley & Company
  • Michael Ward, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)
  • Brian Waagner, Husch Blackwell
  • Sara Redford, WPS Health Solutions
  • Aina Vilumsons, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)

Details

Start:
November 18, 2024
End:
November 20, 2024
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Organizer

Aina Vilumsons
Phone:
414-270-3600
Email:
ainav@wispro.org

Additional Information

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Venue

Washington, D.C.
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